By Howard Fischer | Capitol Media Services via Arizona Daily Star
In a decision with statewide implications, the nation’s high court declined to overturn a ruling that cities can be sued when rezoning requests are denied after racially charged objections from neighbors.
Without comment the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday let stand a unanimous appellate court decision that developers are entitled to sue Yuma for rejecting their request that property be rezoned for more affordable housing.
Tuesday’s decision affects more than Yuma.
